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. 2008 Dec 22;9:169. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-9-169

Table 4.

Comparison of the asymmetry indicators characteristic to the examined orthopedic patient groups (Student's t-test).

Parameters Scheuermann's disease group Scoliosis group p
mean SD mean SD Student t-test
Condylar height Left 5.47 2.040 6.27 1.881 0.154 (NS)
(mm) Right 5.97 2.016 6.10 1.537 0.799 (NS)

Ramus height Left 54.12 5.281 49.74 4.681 0.003*
(mm) Right 52.10 5.761 49.03 4.460 0.036*

Condylar+ramus height Left 59.49 5.428 55.85 4.832 0.015*
(mm) Right 58.07 5.565 55.12 4.858 0.049*

* – significant

NS – non significant